This week, I’m in Washington, DC for the Nutanix .NEXT Conference — the annual gathering that brings together customers, partners, technologists, and thought leaders to explore what’s next in hybrid multicloud, virtualization, and infrastructure. It’s more than just another tech event — it’s a celebration of the Nutanix community and the transformative impact of the Nutanix Cloud Platform. And a great time to catch up with friends and peers, as well as meet new folks!
As someone who has attended .NEXT for many years (and proudly been part of the Nutanix Technical Champion community for nearly a decade), this is always a highlight of my calendar. Here’s what I’m most excited about, starting with my favorite part first:
The NTC Community
A special shoutout to the Nutanix Technical Champion (NTC) group — a community of passionate advocates, both partners and customers, who live and breathe Nutanix every day. Being a part of this group has given me incredible opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow. Catching up with my fellow NTCs in person is always a conference highlight.
Peer Networking
One of the biggest draws of .NEXT is the opportunity to reconnect with peers and friends across the industry. Whether it’s chatting about stories and experiences from the field or discussing the latest platform capabilities over coffee, these conversations are often where the best ideas are born, and come rapid fire!
Access to Nutanix Experts
The educational value of .NEXT is massive. From deep-dive technical sessions to hands-on labs and one-on-one chats with some of the brightest minds at Nutanix, it’s an opportunity to absorb a ton of knowledge — and challenge your assumptions along the way. I know I have left past .Next exhausted but motivated!
Bringing Customers Along for the Journey
We’re not just here to consume — we’re here to share. One of the most rewarding parts of .NEXT is helping customers see what’s possible. Whether it’s attending breakout sessions together, participating in partner-customer panels, or walking the expo floor, it’s all about helping organizations unlock new value with the Nutanix Cloud Platform.
Big Announcements
What’s a major tech conference without a few exciting unveilings? Some key things I’m keeping an eye on this week:
- The Nutanix + Dell Announcement: With Dell PowerFlex now certified with Nutanix, we’re looking at new scalability and performance options that can power demanding workloads. Read more here.
- Pure Storage Joins as a Platinum Sponsor: You don’t bring Pure in at this level without something interesting brewing. Can’t wait to see what gets unveiled.
- The Future of the Nutanix Cloud Platform: What’s next for NCI and NCM? I’ll be watching closely for roadmap insights, new SaaS offerings, and how Nutanix continues to simplify hybrid multicloud.
- Omnissa and Horizon: Will we see some announcements on the Horizon roadmap to support AHV for more than just manual pools – this guy hopes so!
Wrapping Up
For me, .NEXT isn’t just an event — it’s a recharge. It’s a place where we learn, we share, we innovate, and we celebrate everything that makes the Nutanix ecosystem so special. I’m looking forward to taking all the inspiration, connections, and new ideas from this week and turning them into action for the rest of the year.
More than anything, this week is about recharging. These few days always reset my perspective, refuel my passion, and reignite excitement for what we can accomplish together — whether you’re a partner, a customer, or part of the Nutanix team.
If you’re here in DC — come say hi. If you’re following from afar, stay tuned. I’ll be sharing updates throughout the week as the magic unfolds or join me next week on my webinar discussing all things .Next!